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spruce vs Picea mariana

Picea mariana vs spruce

spruce and Picea mariana both are nouns.

spruce is an adjective but Picea mariana is not an adjective.

spruce is a verb but Picea mariana is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spruce Yes Yes Yes No
Picea mariana Yes No No No
As nouns, Picea mariana is a hyponym of spruce; that is, Picea mariana is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spruce:
  • spruce: any coniferous tree of the genus Picea
  • Picea mariana: small spruce of boggy areas of northeastern North America having spreading branches with dense foliage; inferior wood
spruce (noun) Picea mariana (noun)
any coniferous tree of the genus Picea small spruce of boggy areas of northeastern North America having spreading branches with dense foliage; inferior wood
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
spruce (adjective) Picea mariana (adjective)
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
spruce (verb) Picea mariana (verb)
dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion
make neat, smart, or trim
Difference between spruce and Picea mariana

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